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BBC 6 Music-Approved Duo Betty Pulls A Fast One Shares Upcoming Single, ‘PlantHunter’

After receiving a firm backing from the likes of BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, alternative electro/pop outfit BETTY PULLS A FAST ONE (BPFO) are back with full force for their first release of the year titled ‘PlantHunter’.

An airy bed of lo-fi electronics introduces the three-and-a-half minute piece, providing the perfect platform for the delightfully askew vocal performance – which puts you in the mind of 80s pop band Orange Juice and 90s alternative rock band Pulp – to claim centre stage.

BPFO consists of Mal R and Jon K, who came under the radar with their 2016 debut song ‘Today I am Prince’, followed up by their debut album ‘Dressed in Birds’ released in 2018, which chronicles unrequited love and how the planet seems to be set on course for a downward spiral.

The album included their first official single ‘It’s Her Kindness (That Turns Me On)’ which was played on BBC 6 Music and described as ‘classic songwriting’. Tracks from the album have since featured on Lonely Oak Radio, Wolfman Radio and Radio Candy.

As well as providing vocals for BPFO, vocalist and songwriter, Malo Ramsoir has appeared on Hungary’s national Petőfi TV and has also recorded with musicians in the UK, Argentina, Hungary and Spain. As vocalist, he also makes one half of the electronic duo, LiiN.

Songwriter and musician Jon K also has another project up his sleeve with an instrumental collection of music under the name S.W.O.R.N.

Available on all major music platforms from 25th March, ‘PlantHunter’ is the first release from their album, coming out later this year.

Follow BPFO via:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettypullsafastone
Twitter: https://twitter.com/a_pulls
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bpfo

 

 

 

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Amy Swift Delivers Alt-R&B Dreamy Piece, ‘Planet’

AMY SWIFT‘s new single, ‘Planets’ is one blissful slice of ethereal contemporary R&B. She describes Planets as ‘unravelling’ and ‘dreamy’, and ‘Planets’ does exactly that..It beautifully unravels, creating what feels like a luxurious sonic sound bath. ‘It’s about being lost in someone, feeling a connection that’s beyond just the two of you, it’s all consuming, the feeling that you’re both connected to one another on a soul level’

Hailing from South East London, Amy is no rookie to the industry, having written for a plethora of other artists, and fronting Universal-signed electro-soul act Pacific State, it’s evident she is now solidifying herself as a solo artist.

2019 was a really strong year for Amy, she was awarded ‘Artist of The Month’ in September by the iconic Madison Square Gardens Group, supported Natacha Atlas on her European Tour, had features on BBC Radio London along with widespread accolades from the likes of The Guardian, Tom Robinson BBC Radio 6, Fresh On The Net, Earmilk, Pop Dust, and Record of The Day.

‘Planets’ is the next single in a series of work with her and producer ‘Nadeem’. Check it out below…

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New Track: Pedestal – Autumnmusic

songwriter AUTUMNMUSIC  AKA Rosi Croom revealed the impassioned lead track ‘Pedestal’, from her debut EP ‘Dreams&Fears’.

Kicking off with buoyant synth bass and Croom’s assertive vocals, ‘Pedestal’ is a minimal tale of sudden attraction and desire for human touch. As the track develops, her ethereal vocals soar above the enchanting production – embroiled in both anguish and desire. Inspired by Odysseus’ perilous maritime journey, ‘Pedestal’ begins the musical lovelorn voyage destined to end in emotional turmoil.

The debut EP sees Rosi put aside her usual themes of feminism, politics and mental health, to create a deeply personal body of work, taking listeners on a journey of sensuality, lust, loss and violence. These rich narratives are further brought to life on stage using a loop station and live sampling, weaving her stories and their accompanying motifs into a complex tapestry.

Behind the scenes Rosi has established herself as a formidable artistic talent, gaining a sync with Harvey Nichols and collaborating with American music producer Mark Endert, whose impressive discography has seen him work on Madonna’s Grammy Award winning album ‘Ray of Light’, as well as collaborating on numerous projects with Maroon 5, Rihanna and Miley Cyrus. Most recently, Rosi has worked as a choral arranger for Stu Larsen and American singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop, continuously diversifying her musical career. Choosing to create under the alias Autumnmusic, the elusive project explores the depths of the human heart and psyche through deep poetic craftsmanship – winning her 4 awards at The UK Song Writing Contest and support from Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music.

AUTUMNMUSIC reveals ‘Dreams&Fears’ at her EP launch show on 8th May at Servant Jazz Quarters in London, where she’s set to display her innate penchant for vivid storytelling in an intimate environment.

Hit the play button on ‘Pesdestal.’

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Song of the Day: I Know- Joanna Weston

Joanna Western

Today’s song is the uplifting and chirpy effort, I Know by London born singer/songwriter JOANNA WESTON. The single is from her debut studio album Inside Out, released in April.

Since releasing her EPs, What Do I Do? (2010) and Pieces Of The Puzzle (2011), the soft folkster has been praised for her hypnotic vocals that convey life experiences with great flair and grace that can be enjoyed beyond decades from now.

Her previous efforts earned her a string of live performances in the UK, Turkey, Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands. Radio stations around the world, including BBC Introducing, Eagle Radio, Kane FM, the Tom
Robinson’s BBC6 Music ‘Fresh On The Net’ regularly support her music.

More recently, she was invited by Dutch radio stations including Radio1.nl to play live and promote her new debut album. For dates of upcoming tours on her new album, please visit her website.

You can listen to Joanna’s album via Bandcamp.

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Star Song: Warmth Of The Sun – Plainview

Plainview

Today’s song is Warmth Of The Sun by British three-piece post-rock band PLAINVIEW. The single is coming from their latest EP Years From Now released in July.

The guys behind from the band – Darren Leadsom (vocals and guitar), Marc Nellis (bass and backing vocals) and Tim Lowe (drums) – have really something special as they created a perfect infusion of Americana and panoramic rock. Since bringing their signature sound to the music scene in 2012, the soft rockers from Lancaster have been shortlisted twice for Fresh On The Net’s Listening Post, a site for UK independent artists, run by Tom Robinson from BBC 6 Music.

Have a blast at Warmth Of The Sun. This feel-good production generates a pleasantly warm feeling to the soul. The perfect summer song.

Like me if Warmth Of The Sun gives you a warm feeling inside, head over to their bandcamp page and check out their EP.

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